Lagos ₦3.366tr Budget Records 80% Performance — Commissioner
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has disclosed that the state’s ₦3.366 trillion 2025 budget has achieved an impressive 80 per cent cumulative performance.
Speaking with journalists over the weekend, Omotoso noted that the state’s financial and infrastructural targets were being met satisfactorily.
“As of September, the performance was about 79 per cent, but it has now exceeded 80 per cent,” he said. “In terms of revenue generation, we are doing very well. For capital projects, we’ve achieved around 80 per cent completion.”
Omotoso emphasized that the impact of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration could be felt across all communities in Lagos State.
“There is no community that has not felt the positive effects of this government. During our recent Community Day celebration, the joy and solidarity from residents were evident. If the government wasn’t performing, we wouldn’t have seen that level of excitement,” he stated.
He explained that the state government has maintained strong partnerships with local governments to deliver infrastructure such as roads, schools, and housing projects.
“At one point, local governments were asked to construct a certain number of roads, and the state government matched their efforts. Today, people are excited to live in areas like Badagry, Ikorodu, and Igbogbo,” Omotoso said. “One of our best housing estates is in Igbogbo, and we have built over 15 jetties serving local communities. You can now travel from Ikorodu to Lagos Island in less than 30 minutes — that’s the result of our investments.”
On the recent demolition exercise at the Trade Fair Complex, the commissioner dismissed claims that the operation targeted specific groups.
“It’s terrible and absurd for anyone to suggest such. Governor Sanwo-Olu has governed Lagos for nearly six years without any record of discrimination — not by religion, ethnicity, or colour. Lagosians are one people,” he said.
Omotoso clarified that the affected structures were built without proper authorization, adding that the state acted within the law.
“How can anyone build without a permit? The law is clear — only state governments have the authority to issue building permits. That position was affirmed by the Supreme Court in the 2003 case of Attorney-General of Lagos State vs. Attorney-General of the Federation. It’s the same everywhere in the world — whether in New York, Los Angeles, Mumbai, or Chicago, you must obtain approval before building,” he explained.
He criticized those spreading misinformation on social media, noting that many were not residents of Lagos.
“It’s unfortunate that some people, often living thousands of miles away, spread false narratives online. Some developers put up skyscrapers without any documentation, turning the area into a potential slum. The government simply cannot allow that,” Omotoso said.
